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192 d.C. Varios hombres luchan por un imperio, pero Julia, hija de reyes, madre de césares y esposa de emperador, piensa en algo más ambicioso: una dinastía. Roma está bajo el control de Cómodo, un emperador loco. El Senado se conjura para terminar con el tirano y los gobernadores militares...

Abenteuer in einem geheimnisvollen Land. Der Waisenjunge Bo Vilhelm Olsson, der bei Pflegeeltern in liebloser Umgebung aufwächst und sich nach Verständnis und Geborgenheit sehnt, findet auf geheimnisvolle Weise das "Land der Ferne", in dem sein Vater, den er noch nie gesehen hat, König ist und er selbst als Prinz Mio ein vom Kampf gegen das Böse erfülltes Leben führt.

Del padre Pío a Carlo Acutis, pasando por nombres imprescindibles, estas vidas demuestran que los santos también son imperfectos. Antes de ser venerados, muchos santos fueron cuestionados. ¿Qué hubo detrás de la fama, los milagros y las devociones? ¿Qué significa realmente ser santo? José María Zavala, autor de la novela El profeta, se adentra en la cara menos conocida de algunas de las figuras más influyentes de la Iglesia: persecuciones, dudas, escándalos, errores, campañas de descrédito y, en ocasiones, el golpe más doloroso: el ataque que llega desde dentro.

The Winchester witches are back and better than ever. Spend five frightfully funny holidays with the Winchesters and the people who love them.

Es ist eines seiner lustigsten Werke. Michael Ende schuf mit dem Geheimen Zauberrat Beelzebub Irrwitzer und seiner Tante, der Hexe Tyrannja Vamperl, den Silvesterklassiker schlechthin. Wer anders als der neue Hörbuchkönig und Comedy-Star Christoph Maria Herbst könnte diesem Longseller frisches Leben einhauchen? Mit unverwechselbarer Stimme und viel Witz begeistert er Kinder und Erwachsene.

Quella tra Oriana e Pier Paolo è una delle più affascinanti e intense storie di amore-odio della letteratura e del costume italiani del Novecento. Scrittori di primissimo livello, polemisti spietati, personaggi venerati e infangati dall'opinione pubblica del tempo, le loro personalità contrapposte non potevano far altro che incrociarsi. Forse anche perché, a differenza dei loro colleghi italiani, Oriana e Pier Paolo si muovono con agio sullo scenario internazionale.

Lidia De Angelis ha tenuto un profilo basso da quando le leggi razziali di Mussolini l’hanno strappata dal suo primo amore. Ma quando i tedeschi occupano Venezia nel 1943, è costretta a scappare dalla città per salvare la propria vita. Lidia si unisce ai partigiani sulle montagne del Veneto, dove incontra David, un soldato inglese che combatte per la stessa causa. Man mano che si affeziona a lui, le dure rappresaglie tedesche e le appassionate attività patriottiche di Lidia minacciano di separarli.

I didn't mean to kill him. The last thing I want is the director of my film—my first big role—dead. Now the cops are here, and even though it's obviously self-defense, I'm done for...my life is over. I'll never work in this town again even if I manage to avoid jail time. I'll be infamous instead of famous. Temperance Johnson is straight out of central casting—a spy master with tiger's eyes and unnatural grace—a real killer. He offers me a solution. He'll sweep all this under the rug and help me reach my goals if I work for him. Well, for the government.

The byproduct of years of practice in the medical field, Ending the Eczema Epidemic was written by Ana-Maria Temple, MD, and John Temple, MD, to expose the factors involved in treating eczema, allergies, and chronic diseases. Contrary to what one might expect, their solutions focus on gut healing through nutrition, removing environmental toxins, and restoring gut and skin microbiomes. In fact, their anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle recommendations would likely improve the lives of anyone willing to try them.

There's so much to digest when it comes to History - how do you know where to begin? These incredible short introductions are just the thing for listeners who are beginning to explore ancient history. Get to know the basics on Ancient Rome from gladiators to day to day life, with easy-to-digest, humorous text that is reminiscent of the bestselling Horrible Histories series.

Um casal foi de férias para o Rio de Janeiro, numa viagem que prometia ser inesquecível. Depois de dias encantadores, banhados pelo sol e pelo espírito leve e sempre em festa carioca, aproveitam uma das últimas noites para irem jantar fora. Quando terminam a refeição, satisfeitos e apaixonados, decidem ir a pé para o hotel, mas não se recordam se o caminho mais perto é pela esquerda ou pela direita. Como é que a vida pode mudar tanto, apenas assim, por uma escolha irrisória?

“This brilliant book will shatter your assumptions about what it takes to improve and succeed. I wish I could go back in time and gift it to my younger self. It would’ve helped me find a more joyful path to progress.” —Serena Williams, 23-time Grand Slam singles tennis champion The #1...

“A book about a rare life, profound love, profound grief, anxiety, self-assurance, empowerment, aging, loss, and joy. It is nuanced, complex, insightful, helpful, and constantly surprising.” —Ann Patchett, New York Times bestselling author of These Precious Days Writer and former model...

Gabby, ich habe die Kätzchen geschrumpft! Gabby und Pandi wurden von Meerkatzes Zaubertrank geschrumpft. Um den Zauber rückgängig zu machen, müssen sie jetzt vor allem die richtigen Zutaten finden. Mission zum KATZ-turn. Bereit für ein Abenteuer durch die Katz-mosphäre? Gabby und Pandi fliegen zum Planeten Katz-turn, da Ratkatz dort auf der Suche nach leckerem Käse hängen geblieben ist.

La joven Kambili, de quince años, y su hermano mayor Jaja llevan una vida privilegiada en la ciudad de Enugu. Viven en una hermosa casa y frecuentan un elitista colegio religioso, pero su vida familiar dista mucho de ser armoniosa. Su padre, un poderoso y respetado hombre de negocios, es un fanático católico que alienta expectativas de cariño imposibles de cumplir. Cuando los jóvenes visitan durante unos días a la cariñosa y atrevida tía Ifeoma en su humilde apartamento, descubren un mundo totalmente nuevo.

As life became busier, each partner began to devote less time and energy to maintaining the bond. Less nurturing meant less emotional and physical closeness, which led to more irritation. The more distressed a couple is, the less likely they are to speak and connect. It is tough for a pair to escape this vicious cycle on their own, as you and your partner may be experiencing right now. This book, Integrative Couple's Therapy, will help you to break that vicious cycle.

Hop Tep besucht Tom und Co, weil ihm als Filmproduzent ein sehr besonderes Drehbuch angeboten wurde: Es erzählt von einem Bluesmusiker in Memphis-Tennessee der 1920er Jahre, der einige auffällige Ähnlichkeiten mit Wombie, dem Zombie zu haben scheint … Die dramatische und herzzerreißende Geschichte von Wombies Herkunft wird nun endlich erzählt: Mit einer Stunde mehr Laufzeit, aufwändiger Produktion und mit vielen extra für das Abenteuer komponierten Songs.

Attorney Craig Malcault’s special problem is a blessing in disguise: Colleagues in the intelligence community at times do not trust the mental faculties of the rogue, former special operations agent. He could have been Craig’s favorite client. The international spy rings with their own agendas need his expertise. Ara Pacis,’ the failed state’s notorious, covert leadership is preparing for another power grab, but now the complete destruction of Ara Pacis by any means is the spy rings’ ultimate goal.

Mankind in its present state has been around for a quarter of a million years, yet only the last 4,000 have been of any significance. So, what did we do for nearly 250,000 years? We huddled in caves, fearful of the things that we didn't understand...So we called them "gods" and "demons". In time, their numbers dwindled and ours rose. The world began to make more sense...While the rest of mankind dwells in the light, we must stand in the darkness to fight it, contain it, and shield it from the eyes of the public, so that others may live in a sane and normal world.

Ein charmant-heruntergekommener Landsitz in den schottischen Highlands, eine Gruppe Banker beim Teambuilding, eine schwungvolle Haushälterin mit gebrochenem Arm, Lord und Lady McIntosh, die das alles unter einen Hut bringen müssen, dazu jede Menge Tiere - und am Ende weiß keiner, was eigentlich passiert ist.